Good concept, poorly executed.

Fresh and Exciting

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

There are so many elements to this incredible film that I could go through, but they have been pointed out over and over. Suffice it to say that it has an intense, dangerous element, with forces at work that are utterly overwhelming. It has a couple love stories that transcend the ordinary (not just romantic love but that which holds us up as human). We have characters that are so complex and who reveal themselves to us in ways we seldom see. The plot is complex and engaging. It could be divided into fourths, with each part a single plot line which then comes back to center. There are no cheap, superfluous elements here. At the time, it was controversial and there was talk that it was simply pushing shock value. Put the commentary aside and be ready for the ride.

Just like a stinging slap to the face - 1992's "The Crying Game" gleefully delivered its "surprise twist" with the heavy-handed blow of a true sadist..... I would easily say that this "club-one-over-the-head" surprise-twist business was undoubtedly the only real reason why anyone would ever remember "The Crying Game", which I found to be a disappointingly poor excuse for a movie if there ever was one.These cheap, sensationalistic tactics that were meant to surprise the audience quickly brought a fairly intriguing story that initially concerned IRA hostage-taking, and whatnot, to an absolute dead-halt. And from that point on-wards, "The Crying Game" literally wallowed in its "surprise twist" for the remainder of the story.With there being no mercy in sight - "The Crying Game" was shamelessly "trans"-formed (hint-hint) into a less-than-satisfying soap opera, where those trite, crass words "I love you" were only to be spoken with any real sincerity at the point of a gun.... And so, with that - It was shame-shame on "The Crying Game".... (sniffle-sniffle)

An IRA volunteer falls in love with the girlfriend of a dead British soldier.Starring Stephen Rea and Jaye Davidson.Written and directed by Neil Jordan.I really liked this one. It's a great story, full of unexpected twists and surprises and it has two outstanding performances by Stephen Rea and Jaye Davidson. I also love the soundtrack. I'm guessing this was quite a controversial and groundbreaking movie at the time.My only niggle was the cinematography and the location filming. The first part of the film could have been filmed anywhere, And the street scenes looked like they were stolen from Eastenders! And the scenes set on the building site were similarly uninspiring and very studio looking.But overall I really enjoyed this. Lots of tension and a few giggles along the way. A good movie.8/10

I expected this movie to be rubbish. I'd never seen it before, I'd only heard it referenced in popular culture, in movies, TV-shows, etc, where they made fun of it.So I expected it to be horrible. But it was not. It was great. It had everything. It had action, shooting, suspense, violence, comedy. Romance. The unexpected.If this movie wasn't the way it was, it'd be far higher rated. It's simply a very good movie, with very good and accomplished actors in it, and a very good storyline.I would watch it again.